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1932 Chandler and Price Platen Press at Art in the Age!
The press has arrived! Stop by our opening First Friday event to see the press and an original series of letterpress prints by Two Paperdolls! If you'd like to see it ... Read More
VIDEO: February Exhibition Preview with Two Paperdolls
We recently paid a visit to the Two Paperdolls studio to watch the first poster pressing for their upcoming exhibition! Two Paperdolls designer Jennifer James sat down with us to talk ... Read More
FEBRUARY EXHIBITION: TWO PAPERDOLLS
The American Alliance of Unpaid Public Servants A Poster Series by Two Paperdolls “The first lady is an unpaid public servant elected by one person — her husband.” Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson Two Paperdolls ... Read More
January Exhibition: Cultivating the Cocktail
January 6-29th, 2012 Opening reception: First Friday, January 6th, 6-8PM Throughout history, the consumption of fermented and distilled beverages was considered safer than drinking water, creating a need for well made palatable refreshments. Over ... Read More
DECEMBER EXHIBITION: FABRIC OF PHILADELPHIA
Celebrating the Heritage of Philadelphia Textile Production DECEMBER 2nd-31st, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, December 2nd, 6-8PM For the best part of the century after the Civil War, Philadelphia represented prowess in production, ... Read More
AITA at the Philadelphia Tweed Ride IV: Saturday, November 19th
Join us for the fourth annual Philadelphia Tweed Ride! Saturday, November 19th Registration starts at 12pm at Waterworks (behind the Art Museum) Philadelphia Tweed Ride IV Route: Leave Waterworks at 1pm. Schyulkill River trail E on ... Read More
Warby Parker at Art in the Age
Warby Parker is a collaboration between four close friends, conceived as an alternative to the overpriced, bland eyewear available to the mass market. By circumventing traditional channels and engaging with ... Read More
Submit Your AITA Holiday Recipes
Can't wait to hear what delicious Art in the Age recipes you have planned for the holidays! Please send recipe submissions to: recipes@artintheage.com You can also post your recipes here: Facebook Twitter Read More
Hidden River Expedition Lecture with Allen Crawford: Sunday, October 30th at Bartram’s Garden
Join us at Bartram's Garden for a lecture with author and illustrator, Allen Crawford, recounting his recent Hidden River Expedition; a forty-mile, three day kayak journey from the ... Read More
AITA at Switched on Garden Event, Sunday October 16th
Join Data Garden at the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America for an interactive exhibition exploring the relationship between plants, music and technology. Participants will have the opportunity to wander ... Read More
Kennett Square Farmers Market Fermentation Festival
This Friday, Oct. 7th from 2-5 PM we will be at the Kennett Square Fermentation Festival to celebrate the changing seasons with all things fermented. If you haven't had the ... Read More
OCTOBER EXHIBITION: The Transcendental Life
OCTOBER 7-29, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, October 7th, 6-8PM Join us during the month of October for a celebration of the transcendental spirit. Art in the Age has brought together a ... Read More
Second Annual Honey Fest at Bartram’s Garden: A Celebration of Urban Beekeeping and Honey!
In partnership with the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, Wyck Historic House and Garden, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science Saturday, September 10, 10am-4pm Join us at Bartram's Garden, the birthplace of RHUBY, ... Read More
September is Narragansett Month at the Tamworth Lyceum
Our friends up at the Tamworth Lyceum are planning some amazing events for the month of September, featuring our favorite Rhode Island brewers, Narragansett! Kicking off with an opening reception on ... Read More
SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION: THE REVEREND’S RHUBY
THE REVEREND'S RHUBY Art in the Age is pleased to announce our September exhibition, THE REVEREND'S RHUBY, featuring the work of The Revend Michael Alan. The Reverend Michael Alan is the ... Read More
ROOT Floats at the Philadelphia History Museum
The Conversations on Cool: The Delicious History of Warm Weather Treats event at the Philadelphia History Museum was a huge success!! Thank you to everyone who came out on such ... Read More
Hidden River Expedition 2011 with Allen Crawford
This morning, Thursday, August 4th at 7:00AM, artist and author Allen Crawford embarked on a forty-mile, three-day kayak journey from the historic Quakertown of Mount Holly, New Jersey to Bartram’s ... Read More
Join Art in the Age at the Headhouse Farmer’s Market
Visit us this Sunday afternoon at the Headhouse Farmers' Market and sample delicious fresh-baked ROOT and SNAP treats by Wild flour Bakery. Hope to see you there!! Heahouse Farmers’ Market Headhouse Square, 2nd ... Read More
ROOT Floats at the Philadelphia History Museum
The event at the Philadelphia History Museum was a huge success last night!! Thanks to everyone who came out on such a hot and humid day. We had a blast ... Read More
Art in the Age at Greenable Market
Show your support to eco-friendly vendors and celebrate everything fresh and local the region has to offer. This Friday night, July 8th come visit us ... Read More
Stop by Silk City the first Wednesday of July-September for ROOT RUM REGGAE, an awesome new happy hour featuring ROOT drink specials and live music! July 6th, August 3rd, and September ... Read More
Little Known Facts About the Civil War
During the months of July and August, Art in the Age will be hosting an exhibition with Philadelphia design house The Heads of State, featuring new work inspired by the ... Read More
Pictures from the BLUEREDYELLOW Natural Dye Workshop
Our recent workshop with Philadelphia based natural dye company, BLUEREDYELLOW, was a huge success! Co-founders Elissa Meyers and Mira Adornetto gave an extremely informative lecture on the history of ... Read More
JULY/AUGUST EXHIBITION: AN IMPERFECT UNION by THE HEADS of STATE
AN IMPERFECT UNION A Re-Illustration of the Civil War By The Heads of State July 1st – August 28th, 2011 As we celebrate our nation's independence this July, we are also reminded of ... Read More
June 16-19th: SNAP and ROOT at the Northside Festival Open Studios
Greenpoint Open Studios is teaming up with L magazine this year to bring you NORTHSIDE OPEN STUDIOS, a four day event celebrating a burgeoning art scene in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, ... Read More
JUNE WORKSHOP: Natural Dyeing with BLUEREDYELLOW
WHAT BLUEREDYELLOW is a design and natural dye house creating locally grown color on chemical-free textiles in Philadelphia. They are working toward creating completely local clothing including the color, the fabric ... Read More
Visit Art in the Age at a Philly Farmer’s Market Near You
At Art in the Age we love to support our local farmers' markets. We love it so much in fact, that this weekend we're doubling our efforts! This Friday ... Read More
ROOT Tasting: The Homewood Museum’s “Evening of Traditional Beverages” June 10th, 2011
June 10, 2011 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Homewood Museum. Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University's Homewood Museum will feature ROOT as one of a select group of artisan craft spirits ... Read More
How To: Art in the Age Bottle Terrariums
Terrarium making can be a rewarding and educational experience. Here we will explore making one from an empty ROOT bottle. The results serve as interesting "green" conversation pieces, bringing life to ... Read More
Enjoy ROOT Cocktails at “Balls Out” by The Ugly Art Room
We're excited to announce our first Art in the Age collaboration with the Ugly Art Room, a roving curatorial art project based in Brooklyn, New York. The Ugly Art Room ... Read More
May Exhibition Workshop: Art in the Age Sustainable Terrariums
Photograph and Terrariums by Dave Seator Who: Louis Cook and Dave Seator What: Join veteran terrarium builders, Louis Cook and Dave Seator, who will demonstrate how to build terrariums within ... Read More
SOMETHING I ATE FOOD + ART EVENT Friday, April 29, 2011 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET) Brooklyn, NY Presented at Rouge 58 Gallery in Williamsburg, artists will document 7 days of ... Read More
Spring ROOT Events in New Hampshire: Green Auction, Golf Tournament, and more!
ROOT made an appearance last weekend at The Community School's "All Things Green" Auction (scholarship fund benefit) in the silent bidding and live segment, featuring local personality, George Cleveland! A ... Read More
April First Friday Opening: La Colombe Torrefaction
Philadelphia coffee roasters La Colombe Torrefaction kicked off their month long exhibition this past First Friday at the Art in the Age store. La Colombe's vintage Citroen H-Van served ... Read More
Hammarhead Industries Workshop March 22nd
Join James Hammarhead, of Hammarhead Industries, as he demonstrates the construction of the airbox fuel tank for the recently debuted Solo X, a reinterpretation of the legendary Ural ... Read More
A truly unique experience!....a casserole of southern folk art, home cookin, homemade movies, camping, foot-stompin music, experimental architecture, guessing, oddities, unusual characters, a movie festival, surprises, cracker ingenuity, experiential transomism, ... Read More
First Friday Opening: Industrial Arts by Hammarhead Industries
This past Friday, Art in the Age held an opening for a month long exhibition featuring custom motorcycles by Philadelphia's own Hammarhead Industries. The event was a blast, and drew ... Read More
International Bicycle Film Festival 2011
For those with a passion for tires, chains, and elegant frames, get ready: Back for an 11th year is the incomparable Bicycle Film Festival, which celebrates bike culture through art, ... Read More
March Exhibition: Industrial Arts, Modern Motorcycles by Hammarhead Industries
“Honor the past but never look back.” -James Hammarhead James Hammarhead founded Hammarhead Industries to satisfy his yearning for a simple, yet modern motorcycle. His mission is to build elemental motorcycles ... Read More
Happy Valentines Day From Art in the Age
This Valentines Day, friends of AITA stopped by the store to post heart letters to friends, family and lovers. Please enjoy these sweet love tokens, there might even be one written ... Read More
Leather Journal Workshop with Tyler Scaife
This past week AITA hosted a workshop with photographer Tyler Scaife as part of his month-long exhibition at the AITA gallery. Tyler demonstrated how to create hand-bound leather journals out ... Read More
February Workshop: Repurposed Leather Journals
Who: Photographer Tyler Scaife What: Join photographer and February AITA exhibitor, Tyler Scaife, as he demonstrates how to create antique bound journals out of old scrap leather and recycled paper. All ... Read More
Tyler Scaife Opening Reception on First Friday
This past Friday, Art in the Age held an opening reception for photographer Tyler Scaife's exhibition, featuring photos and pieces built and gathered from the condemned Julia de Burgos school ... Read More
Dead of Winter at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Portland ME
Our good friends at the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery are now in their fifth year for their "Dead of Winter" events, and we wanted to make sure they had some ROOT to ... Read More
All of us at Art in the Age wish our friends and dear ones, near and far, a year of unbounded health and happiness. In 2011, may your harvests be abundant, ... Read More
Taxidermy Ornament Workshop with Beth Beverly
This past week we concluded our series of holiday workshops with an amazing taxidermy ornament event with local taxidermist Beth Beverly. Professionally known as Diamond Tooth Taxidermy, Beth was just ... Read More
Snow Globe Workshop at the AITA Store
Last night snow was falling inside and outside of the Art in the Age store. Resident craft expert, Nicole Hutnyk, lead a fun and informative workshop on how to make ... Read More
Gingerbread House Building With The Reverend Michael Alan
Last night AITA held its first ever Gingerbread House workshop, hosted by resident baker The Reverend Michael Alan. The good reverend hand-cut each wall and roof piece out of his ... Read More
ROOT in VT: Photos from Yestermorrow Design/Build School’s Art Auction
A lively Saturday evening was spent in Waitsfield/Warren, VT at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School, perusing an array of beautiful works in a most impressive and warm environment. The eclectic pieces ... Read More
TONIGHT in VERMONT! ROOT at Yestermorrow Design/Build School’s 6th Annual Art Auction
VERMONTERS! Join us tonight at Yestermorrow Design/Build School, nestled at the border of Warren and Waitsfield, VT. The art auction "celebrates the diverse talents of the Yestermorrow Community" and all proceeds ... Read More
This weekend was the 3rd Annual Pop-Up Flea Market in NYC, put on by Michael Williams from A Continuous Lean, and Randy Goldberg. I was excited to stop by and check ... Read More
ROOT TRIP UPDATE: Putting Down ROOTs in Burlington, VT
A pleasant drive on winding mountain roads and a quick zip up I-89 led us to the lively city of Burlington, Vermont for two days. New friends were made, delicious ... Read More
AITA Spirits– From Philly to Pittsburgh in just 2 days!
Art in the Age Spirits was busy this past week mixing up cocktails at both the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Whiskey Festivals! ROOT and SNAP were showcased in signature cocktails. We had ... Read More
ROOT TRIP! Art in the Age Spirits Heads to North Country
Northward, ho! Art in the Age Spirits/ROOT are heading New England! Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine spirits stores, bars, and restaurants will all be getting their first tastes of ROOT ... Read More
Art in the Age at the First Person Arts Fall Grand Slam and Soiree
This past week Art in the Age served up some ROOT and SNAP cocktails at the First Person Arts Fall Grand Slam and Soiree at the Painted Bride Art Center ... Read More
This Weekend: Third Annual Philadelphia Tweed Ride!
Tomorrow, Saturday November 13th, the Third Annual Tweed Ride will take place here in Philadelphia. The Tweed Ride is a leisurely ride through the most historical city in the Union, ... Read More
Bilenky Cycle Works First Friday Extravaganza
This past First Friday, we kicked off our much anticipated month-long exhibition with Philadelphia bicycle frame builder, Bilenky Cycle Works. Opening night attendance was record breaking, and the Bilenky crew ... Read More
AITA at the Philadelphia Bike Expo
Last weekend, Art in the Age attended the Philadelphia Bike Expo, which was hosted and organized by local celebrity frame builders, Bilenky Cycle Works. The show featured some of the ... Read More
SNAP Sumac-Ade at Terrain Campfires
During fall-time campfires hosted by the cafe at Terrain at Styer's in Glen Mills, PA, guests have been enjoying hot and cold beverages spiked with Art in the Age ROOT ... Read More
Art in the Age Presents: Bilenky Cycle Works In-Store Exhibition
Bilenky Cycle Works was founded in Northeastern Philadelphia in 1983 with the goal of meeting the specific needs of the individual cyclist. Stephen Bilenky recognized the need for specially proportioned ... Read More
SNAP Front and Center for Standard Tap’s Pumpkin Head Night!
The Standard Tap featured a variety of pumpkin beers this past Thursday night during their 2nd Annual Pumpkin Head night! What better way to enjoy a pumpkin brew than right ... Read More
AITA at the Philadelphia Bike Exposition Oct. 30-31st
For nearly 30 years, Bilenky Cycle Works has been a renowned fixture in the Philadelphia (and the world) cycling scene, creating custom-built frames that are regarded as functional works of ... Read More
Workshop: Pumpkin Carving with Peg and Awl
Join Walter and Margaux Kent of Peg and Awl for a night of pumpkin carving and fall cocktails. When: Thursday, October 28th Time: 6-8pm Where: Art in the Age, 116 N. 3rd Street This ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP at Terrain’s Autumn Bounty & Fall Fest at Blooming Glen Farm
Thanks to everyone to came out to visit us at Terrain's Autumn Bounty or Blooming Glen Farm's Fall Festival! We love visiting these two truly beautiful locations, and the company ... Read More
ROOT Kicked Off First Friday at Denver’s Space Gallery
Located in the heart of Denver's Arts District, Space Gallery exhibits painting, sculpture, ceramics and print work from both emerging and established artists. This past Friday, the gallery welcomed Art ... Read More
Vote for AITA in the DesignPhiladelphia Window Competition!
From October 1 - 17, Art in the Age is competing in the Old City Window Design Contest as part of this month's citywide DesignPhiladelphia event. Our window features a combination ... Read More
In the Studio with Sculptor Darla Jackson
For the month of October, Philadelphia sculptor Darla Jackson will be showing her incredible wild animal pieces within the "There is a Great Deal I do not Want to Know" ... Read More
NJ & CO Residents: Help Spread the Word about AITA ROOT!
RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSEY & COLORADO...ART IN THE AGE WANTS YOU! We are seeking gregarious individuals to represent Art in the Age and ROOT in Colorado and New Jersey! Because ... Read More
First Friday: AITA Presents Walter and Margaux Kent Featuring Darla Jackson
This Friday, October 1st, Art in the Age is proud to present the work of Walter and Margaux Kent, featuring sculpture by Darla Jackson. A collection of woodworking, photography, paintings, sculpture, ... Read More
The “Rosella Rush” Takes First Place at the 2010 SNAP Cocktail Competition
This past Monday, September 13th, Art in the Age SNAP sponsored a cocktail competition featuring bartenders from 16 local Philadelphia restaurants competing for the best original SNAP cocktail. The competition took ... Read More
Art in the Age Presents: Nix Besser by Michael Alan
Art in the Age is pleased to announce our September exhibition, NIX BESSER, the rich Pennsylvania Dutch history and traditions that inspired SNAP, brought to life through the creations ... Read More
Raleigh Denim Trunk Show This Thursday!
Join us this Thursday, August 26th, for the Raleigh Denim Trunk Show and meet and greet, with owners/designers Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko. These talented craftspeople are paying a special ... Read More
Watch Clips from Gin Ranly’s Lecture “Can You Drink From Your Sink”
Gin Ranly, Director of Education at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, recently gave an excellent lecture at the AITA store entitled “Can You Drink From Your Sink?” Ranly ... Read More
Art in the Age & MAVEA Present: “Can You Drink From Your Sink?” Free Lecture
Come one, come all, there's a FREE lecture and you're invited! Stop by and join Gin Ranly, Director of Education at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, as she discusses ... Read More
VIDEOS: Root in the Big Easy at Tales of the Cocktail
Watch as Al Soteck, of the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., whips up some amazing ROOT cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. In the following videos, Al ... Read More
Jessica Hische Reception at AITA
This past Friday, July 30, Art in the Age held a reception featuring the work of designer and Illustrator Jessica Hische. The reception marked the half way point of Jessica's ... Read More
VIDEOS: Jessica Hische Talks About Daily Drop Cap and Lettering in General
In the following video interview with Art in the Age, Jessica Hische talks about the inspiration behind her incredibly popular Daily Drop Cap project. Art In The Age Presents... Jessica Hische ... Read More
Jessica Hische’s Illustrative Initials Reception this Friday!
This Friday, July 30th, at the Art in the Age store, Jessica Hische will present her exhibition, Illustrative Initials, featuring pieces from her ongoing project Daily Drop Cap. Art In The ... Read More
SNAP Preview Party at Supper- Check Out the Video!
This past week AITA SNAP made it's first public appearance at Supper Restaurant on South Street. Chef Mitch Prensky served a delicious selection of SNAP inspired hors d'oeuvres, including homemade ... Read More
Philadelphia Orchard Project Music Festival & Fundraiser
Tomorrow the annual Philadelphia Orchard Project Music Festival & Fundraiser will take place at Liberty Lands in Northern Liberties. The festival features musical performances by Philadelphia bands The Mean, Betty ... Read More
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Walter Benjamin!
The progenitor of our namesake essay, Walter Benjamin, turns 118 years old today! Read all about Benjamin's philosophical contributions and our interpretation of his theories HERE So PARTY DOWN in His Honor ... Read More
July is Roots & Branches Month!
Pictured above: Queen Victoria's Family Tree July is Roots & Branches Month! For once, I am NOT referring to trees or gardening! Roots & Branches month celebrates genealogy, the study of ... Read More
Walter Benjamin Bookends by Peg and Awl
In honor of Walter Benjamin's birthday celebration at Art in the Age, local artisan Walter Kent, who with his wife Margaux make up the craft duo Peg and Awl, created ... Read More
We hold these truths to be self evident……
If you'd like to hear what comes next, join the National Park Service tomorrow in celebration of the 234th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. ... Read More
2010 Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival.
Every year since 2006, hundreds have gathered at Kutztown State University for the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival. This three-day festival, from September 17-19, features workshops and demonstrations of the latest ... Read More
Tom Brown III Demonstrates Survival Skills at AITA
This past week, Art in the Age had the great pleasure of hosting an exciting lecture by Tom Brown III. Brown is the founder of the Primitive Arts Collective, ... Read More
AITA Presents: Illustrative Initials by Jessica Hische
Art in the Age is pleased to announce its July exhibition, Illustrative Initials, featuring new works by typographer and illustrator Jessica Hische. Jessica is best known for her ongoing project, ... Read More
In 1681, as a repayment for his £16,000 debt, Charles II of England granted William Penn a charter for what would eventually become the Pennsylvania colony. Shortly after receiving the ... Read More
Now that we've made it through Philly Beer Week, and most of us are still walking around in a hop-induced haze, it's time to shed a little light on the ... Read More
Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby: Pedal to the Metal, and Just About Anything Else!
On Saturday May 22, the fourth annual Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby took place at the Trenton Ave Arts Festival. This was not a race, but rather a design competition celebrating ... Read More
ROOT at The Manhattan Cocktail Classic – Video Update!
On Monday, May 17th ROOT took part in the Manhattan Cocktail Classic; New York City’s first ever multi-day event celebrating the history, culture, and artful craft of the ... Read More
Art in the Age Hosts Next American City Magazine’s Happy Hour!
Here at Art in the Age, we have a tendency to bring all kinds of people together and this week was no exception. Folks from all over the country gathered ... Read More
Art in the Age Weekly Local Event Guide
THURSDAY - MAY 27th AGRICULTURE: Urban Jungle Memorial Sale (Thur-Mon) 40% Off Boston Ferns & Asst Tropical Palms, Spend $75+ Get a Free 10" Hibiscus Bush Urban Jungle Garden • 1526-30 East Passyunk Ave. http://www.urbanjunglephila.com Suburban ... Read More
Last chance to see Alex Lukas and Matt Leines at Guerrero Gallery in SF!
Alex Lukas' "These Are The Days of Miracle and Wonder"Matt Leines' "These Songs Are True"May 8-June 3, 2010 Guerrero Gallery2700 19th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110 info@guerrerogallery.com For those fortunate to live in ... Read More
Happy Birthday, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
On this day (May 25) in 1803, the essayist, philosopher, and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Today we know him as on of the "Founding Fathers" ... Read More
Go Outside! It’s Clean Air Month & Walk In The Woods Month
The forecast tells me that today will be 80 degrees. There is absolutely no excuse to not be outside! Breathing in the sweet spring air and seeking shade under the ... Read More
This Month (and EVERY Month): Get Caught Reading!
Starting in 1999, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) celebrates May as Get Caught Reading Month. The movement to encourage kids and adults across the nation to read for fun ... Read More
The Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm Presents “Art of Homesteading” in June!
Photos from REMICKMUSEUM.ORG Attn: Tamworth-ians, New Hampshire-ites, and New Englanders! Join the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm on June 16 from 5-7 pm for the opening ceremony for their new ... Read More
GEAR UP AT AITA: It’s Bike-To-Work Week!
The League of American Bicyclists is promoting May as National Bike Month, with specific celebrations for Bike-to-Work Week 2010 from May 17-21 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 21. ... Read More
The Busiest Day in May: Start A Project, Salute The Armed Forces, Observe Moths
There is no such thing as a lazy Saturday during this busy month of Springtime haps! Check out what's on the plate for today, May 15: - Best Day To Start ... Read More
